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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Sony X93L offers better overall picture quality, gaming, and viewing in both dark and bright rooms compared to the TCL S546. It is also newer, has better sound with great speakers, and is equipped with a miniLED backlight, which enhances contrast and brightness. On the other hand, the TCL S546 is a more budget-friendly option that still supports HDR and provides decent picture quality, but with lower performance in gaming and viewing in bright environments. If you value better gaming experience, sound quality, and are okay with spending more, the Sony X93L would be a great choice. However, if budget is a primary concern and you're looking for a decent all-around TV, the TCL S546 could be a good option for you. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony X93L (LCD)
- Excellent for bright room
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for sports
- Very good for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Good for use as monitor
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
- Very good reflections
Advantages of the TCL S546 (LCD)
- The TCL S546 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony X93L (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.9
7.4
7.00/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
8.7/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.0/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony X93L (LCD) and TCL S546 (LCD) both have good picture quality, though the Sony X93L (LCD) has somewhat better picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.9
7.0
7.00/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
6.7/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X93L (LCD) and TCL S546 (LCD) are both good for movies & TV, though the Sony X93L (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Sony X93L excels in movies and cinematic TV thanks to its strong contrast, effective local dimming, and excellent black uniformity, which contribute to a more immersive viewing experience. In contrast, while the TCL S546 also has good black uniformity, its lower contrast and weaker local dimming may not deliver the same depth and detail in dark scenes, but it offers robust color volume and fair gray uniformity for vibrant and even colors.
Sports
8.0
6.3
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.0/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
9.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X93L (LCD) is very good for sports, while the TCL S546 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X93L offers excellent motion processing and wider viewing angles, ensuring smooth action and a consistent picture for groups spread out in a room. In contrast, the TCL S546, while handling reflections similarly to the Sony, offers only moderate motion processing and slightly narrower viewing angles, which may result in a less ideal experience when watching fast-paced sports.
Gaming
8.3
6.6
8.3/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.6/10
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.0/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
85.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
60.0/100
8.8/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.9/10
The Sony X93L (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the TCL S546 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X93L has a higher refresh rate and better motion processing, contributing to smoother gaming experiences, while the TCL S546 has a lower response time and input lag, meaning it may not handle fast-paced games as well. Furthermore, the Sony model's excellent response time and input lag are key for gaming, making it more responsive compared to the fair performance of the TCL in these aspects.
Cartoons & Animation
8.5
6.6
7.6/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.8/10
8.7/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.0/10
9.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
7.8/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
4.4/10
8.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
The Sony X93L (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S546 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X93L delivers good colors straight out of the box and a very good color volume and gamut, making cartoons and animations look vibrant and true to the creator's intentions. On the other hand, the TCL S546 has poor colors out of the box that can impact the immediate viewing experience of such content, despite having a very good color volume and color gamut that would otherwise benefit animated visuals.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.9
6.4
9.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
The Sony X93L (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S546 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X93L provides better upscaling and higher SDR brightness, which means it's more adept at improving lower-resolution content from news and talk shows, and it's brighter for well-lit environments. In contrast, the TCL S546 may have fair performance in these areas, resulting in less clarity for upscaling and less visibility in bright rooms, but it comes at a more accessible price point.
Bright Room
9.4
7.2
5.8/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
9.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
8.9/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.8/10
8.4/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.0/10
The Sony X93L (LCD) is excellent for bright room, while the TCL S546 (LCD) is good.
The Sony X93L outperforms the TCL S546 in a bright room primarily because it has superior SDR and HDR brightness, and it handles reflections better. Although the TCL S546 is quite decent in bright rooms, it doesn't match the brightness levels or reflection handling of the Sony X93L, making the latter the more suitable choice for brightly lit environments.
Cost
$1,798
$398
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Sony X93L (LCD) has a price of $1,798 and the TCL S546 (LCD) costs $398.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Sony X93L (LCD) | TCL S546 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,798 | $398 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2023 | August 3, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-65X93L | 65S546 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | Android TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 9.2/10 | 5.9/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | Yes | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 3 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.4/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.3/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.9/10 | 7/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 8.1/10 | 6.4/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 32.9" x 56.9" x 2.4" | 32.9" x 56.9" x 3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 33.4" x 56.9" | 34.8" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 70.8 lbs | 47.4 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 300 | 300 x 300 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 7/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 7.6/10 | 5.7/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 60 W | 16 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | No | |
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About Sony
Sony stands as a highly experienced and widely trusted TV manufacturer, earning a reputation that surpasses all others. A Japanese company, Sony has been making TVs for far longs than it has been making Playstation game consoles. Sony's high-end TVs are often regarded as the ultimate choice for videophiles, representing the epitome of quality, albeit at a premium price point. Renowned for their advanced and precise motion handling, as well as their cutting-edge local dimming algorithms, Sony consistently delivers unparalleled performance in these areas. They include Google TV software with all their TV sets, which grants access to the largest selection of apps available and they also include Bravia Core which is a movie streaming platform specifically for Sony TVs that offers higher picture quality by using more bandwidth.
About TCL
TCL, the highly recognizable TV brand from China, has firmly established itself as the second-largest manufacturer in terms of sales volume. Renowned for striking an impressive balance between affordability, picture quality, and design, TCL TVs deliver a compelling overall package. While they have traditionally excelled in the low-end and midrange TV segments, TCL has recently made remarkable strides in the realm of high-end televisions, introducing impressive models that rival top competitors. Most TCL TVs use Roku software which is very user friendly and easy to use, but they have a few other models that use Google TV which has the largest app selection, but is not as user friendly as Roku.
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